Centennial Community Education

Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game. Inspire your child to pursue today's most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like LEGOS. Additional Technical Requirements: PC needed (Windows or MacBook). Will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

Do you like to talk? Or maybe you want to improve your confidence in yourself? Then you want to be on the Centennial Middle School Speech Team! Speech Team competes in four meets a season against other MS speech teams from the Twin Cities metro area. The Speech Team student researches and writes their own speech OR finds a speech already written depending on the category chosen. Students should try and pick the category you wish to compete in and have a rough draft of your category before the first rehearsal/session. If you want help deciding on your category and how to put together your rough draft, the speech coaches will help in the first scheduled meeting. You will be required to have your category picked and a rough draft by the second meeting/rehearsal session. The list of categories and more details about how Speech Team works can be found at Centennialtheatre.org. For questions contact ewebster@isd12.org. Cost includes bussing for away meets. Rehearsals will be held in December. Speech meets are tentative and subject to change. Final speech meet dates/times/place will be confirmed by fall of 2023. Additional meets may be added. Return times are approximate. This is what we know for now: Jan. 4 - Minnetonka Middle School East. Leaving on bus around 2:30-3 pm and returning to Centennial by 8 pm Jan. 11 - Centennial HOME Meet Jan 26 - Friends and family performance at Centennial Middle School Auditorium 6 pm Feb 1 - Eden Prairie Finals. Leaving on bus around 2:30-3 pm and returning to Centennial by 9 pm

Take your game to the next level by creating your own custom Minecraft mod. Learn how to create new blocks and ores for the Java Edition of Minecraft. You will need to have Minecraft and mod creation software (free download) installed prior to class. Video instructions will be sent prior to first class. Additional Technical Requirement: PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. Minecraft and mod creation software

Learn the art of producing video shorts for Tiktok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Edit the video, add motion graphics, and special effects to your own video short, while practicing storytelling and film production techniques. Additional Technical Requirement: Cell phone video camera or external webcam. Filmora (free version) software

Gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each type of question. Discover strategies necessary for attacking the types of questions the tests cover as well as exploring general test taking tips. Suggestions given for post-seminar test preparations. Please bring a calculator and two pencils.

Debate is a fun, interactive activity about using evidence, reasoning, and public speaking to win your argument. We will debate topics relevant to the school, your life, and society in general. We want debaters who are excited about arguing, practicing public speaking, and being part of a team community. If you have any questions, talk with Jonathan. After winter break, we will be participating in three debate tournaments against students from all over the Twin Cities. Let’s show them what Centennial Middle School can achieve! The Minnesota Urban Debate League, Augsburg University Facilitator Jonathan Kohan Pizza Kickoff Event: October 25, 3:15-4:15 (anyone interested is welcome to attend) Mondays and Wednesdays, November 1-March 6 approximate dates dependent on tournament schedule, 3:15-4:15 pm (activity bus and after school care available at no cost) 3 tournament dates to be announced. Pizza provided at tournaments. We do ask that students attend most if not all of the sessions as this is a team experience that depends on its members to prepare for the tournament experiences.

Recommended ages 12 and up working independently and 8 and up working with an adult Have fun with three STEM topics-chemistry, aerospace and electricity. First, your budding scientist will explore the three most common States of Matter in our environment: a solid, liquid and a gas. Next discover the four forces that allow planes and rockets to fly: thrust, drag, weight and lift as you experiment with these forces with fun, hands-on experiments and activities while using a paratrooper to investigate drag, a disk launcher to explore lift and more. Then, you will build and test an electromagnetic and learn how the electromagnetic field was first discovered. Order anytime between now and end of December. Kit will be available to mail as orders are placed and will be shipped directly to your home. Orders ship within 1-4 business days. Kit takes approx. 2 hours to complete. ** All you need to supply is water, a half measuring cup, a bowl or tray, 3 clear cups, tape and a table

Recommended ages 12 and up working independently and 8 and up working with an adult Have fun with two hands-on STEM topics-Slime and Catapults. In this DIY kit, you will first investigate the chemical reaction that creates slime. Mix up your own batches of Glow, Silky and Floam Slimes as you discover why slime is delightfully bouncy, stretch, and gooey. Then build three different catapults to examine how levers, energy, and Newton's Laws of Motion all work together as you fling ping-pong balls while practicing your launching and aiming skills. This kit is more than hands-on it's hands-in. Order anytime between now and end of December. Kit will be available to mail as orders are placed and will be shipped directly to your home. Orders ship within 1-4 business days. Kit takes approx. 2 hours to complete. ** Items not included with kit: water, paper towels, and scissors. Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth.

Join us in a virtual laboratory as we become crazy chemists. Investigate the Periodic Table and learn about its families with fun and exciting experiments as we discover the science side of STEM. We will break some chemical bonds, get messy with polymers and much more. Class is hands-on so be ready for a mess. Kit contains an outline and much of the materials needed to complete this pre-recorded class. A 30-day link will be provided via the email you use to register to access a private video on YouTube. Order anytime between now and end of December. Kit will be available to mail as orders are placed and will be shipped directly to your home. Orders ship within 1-4 business days. You will need internet access, a tablet or laptop to view class, sink and water, crayons or colored pencils, towel for spills, pitcher, cups and bowls, scissors, plate, 10 pennies.

Join us in a virtual preschool classroom as we explore three areas of STEM. We will investigate a tropical rainforest and its layers while learning about the unique animals that live there. Examine the three most common States of Matter in our environment (solid, liquid, gas) with fun and exciting experiments. Lastly, we will use our natural curiosity to explore force with engaging activities. Kits contain an outline and much of the materials needed to complete the pre-recorded class. A 30-day link will be provided to access a private video on YouTube. You will need internet access to view video, sink and water, 3 cups, bowl, 1/2 measure cup, glue. Order anytime between now and end of December. Kit will be available to mail as orders are placed and will be shipped directly to your home. Orders ship within 1-4 business days.

Recommended ages 12 and up working independently and 8 and up working with an adult The Young Inventors Kit is a child's first step into tinkering and inventing. You don’t need to have gray hair and wrinkles to be an inventor. Children are natural inventors and are curious and imaginative all on their own. Did you know that a child invented the Popsicle or that a 16 year old invented the trampoline? Encourage your child's tinkering spirit with this fun and engaging kit as they build an electrical circuit and learn about pneumatics. Your child will be designing, building, and creating for hours on end. They may just invent the next "big thing". The 175+ piece kit contains tools, adhesives, building materials, craft items, and a 16-page Activity Guide. It is packed with screwdrivers, screws, pliers, 1.5 volt hobby motor, batteries and holder, wheels, scissors, clamps, and much, much more. Order anytime between now and end of December. Kit will be available to mail as orders are placed and will be shipped directly to your home. Orders ship within 1-4 business days.

Take strategy gaming to the next level. Play challenging games like Catan, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, Splendor, Evolution, Godsforge, role playing and collectible card games, right after school at the middle school. Games are run by participants. Playing games develops analysis, problem solving, communication, and negotiation skills, and it's great fun.